This Article was written by Michelle Blackmon: You may email her at mlblackmon@yahoo.com

Chrysalis… 

Before it becomes a butterfly, a caterpillar goes through a growth stage during which it is called a “chrysalis.” On the surface, it may not look like much is happening, but the delicate chrysalis process changes the fuzzy caterpillar into an awesome butterfly with wings of intricate design and intense colors. The chrysalis process symbolizes how Christ can transform you into something beyond your dreams. It happens when you grow beyond yourself, opening your life to Jesus’ power and love. 

Designed for youth, the Chrysalis is similar to the Walk to Emmaus. On a Chrysalis Flight you will spend three days with other youth in worship, prayer, fellowship, creative _expression, recreation, singing, and discussion. You’ll experience the love of God through prayers and the acts of service from a loving support community. Think of it as three days for you to discover or re-discover your spiritual self, to analyze and realize who you really are in Christ. 

Chrysalis is open to upper high school students and young adults (ages 19-24) of any Christian denomination. Following your three day experience with God, the new butterflies form Next Step Grups. Next Step Groups are small groups of young people who have been on a Chrysalis Flight or Journey. The groups are designed to keep the spirit of the Chrysalis weekend alive and staying in relationship to help one another live in the light of God's love as disciples of Jesus Christ. 

For more information on Chrysalis or the Walk to Emmaus, visit http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/ It will be a life change for Jesus you will never forget.

Article Copyright 2005  by Michelle Blackmon